The role of millimeter-wave beamforming and integration technologies on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

The emergence of Non-terrestrial networks (NTN) has become a crucial driver for the next generation of wireless communication systems. NTN encompasses satellite and aerial segments, which can function either as relay nodes or base stations. In the upcoming years, NTN will play a crucial role in supporting universal connectivity where everyone and everything will need to be connected: from any geographic location and including every application from consumer broadband to mobile gaming. These requirements will lead to the development of advanced microwave systems that provide superior connectivity, while minimizing costs. This sector is expected to experience significant growth in the near future. Consequently, researchers worldwide are actively engaged in devising innovative technological solutions that can adapt to diverse scenarios, satisfy performance requirements, and conform to cost, size, and power consumption limitations. The impact of these efforts will be broad, encompassing research and development on antennas, RF integrated systems, integration and semiconductor technology, as well as system design. This presentation reports a multidisciplinary perspective on this topic, which includes a review of current solutions and an examination of emerging configurations from both architectural and technological <a href="http://viewpoints.

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